Las aerolineas en EE.UU. han cancelado vuelos en un n�mero sin precedentes debido a las tormentas de invierno.

Las aerolineas en EE.UU. han cancelado vuelos en un n�mero sin precedentes debido a las tormentas de invierno.

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Business, Journalism, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Snow and ice storms in the U.S. have led to the highest number of flight cancellations in over 25 years, with over 75,000 flights canceled since December 1. While weather is a factor, cost-cutting measures and government policies have also contributed to the ease of cancellations, leaving passengers stranded. Airlines have reduced unprofitable flights, filling planes to capacity, benefiting financially but causing passenger inconvenience. Official statistics will be released in a few months, but Flight Aware's data historically aligns with government figures.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural events have led to a record number of flight cancellations in the U.S.?

Snow and ice storms

Floods and landslides

Earthquakes and tsunamis

Hurricanes and tornadoes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Besides weather, what has contributed to the ease of flight cancellations?

Increased fuel prices

Airport renovations

Cost-cutting measures and new regulations

Pilot shortages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have airlines adjusted their flight schedules to benefit financially?

By increasing the number of flights

By reducing less profitable flights

By offering more discounts

By adding more destinations

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the impact on passengers due to airlines filling planes more?

More comfortable seating

Faster boarding times

Increased travel options

A more challenging travel experience

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization provides flight data that aligns with government statistics?

Federal Aviation Administration

The Weather Channel

Flight Aware

National Transportation Safety Board